If my childhood was a cup of coffee,
It would look like this.
We begin. This time by choice, not timing or circumstance.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Let's Play: Computer - Student - Tester
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| You could hear a pin drop in here. |
There are more people
then I had realized
wrapped up in the drama
of getting their
Korean Drivers License From Scratch.
It's been exciting
to hear about their experiences,
talk about our individual fears,
and reflect on our different adventures.
For me, this is what living abroad is about.
It's about doing the scarying things.
The terrifying and normal things.
Then having a laugh about it.
As it turns out these conversations
also brought to light additional critical information
that needs added to the original episode of
First of all, many cities
- such as Daejeon-
now have computerized "Road Tests".
but be a good hitch hiker and
Don't Panic
This is good news!
Unlike my test with a real person,
the computer is in clear, easy to follow English!
That's right, it's easier then with a person.
That said,
a person is still in the car with you,
and if the computer fails you but you still did a good job,
they will just pass you anyway.
No joke, it happened.
For realz.
Which brings us to the game segment of this variety show.
Something I like to call
Computer, Tester, Student
How to Play:
Computer beats student.
Student beats Tester.
Tester beats Computer.
Now for the BIG HINT
The biggest thing to remember on this test is
you MUST
put the car in neutral when are waiting at a stop light,
or waiting around for anything what-so-ever.
It's no joke.
They will fail your ass if you don't.
Unless, you drive well in general.
Then you pass anyway...
but it's still important...
Check out this video
It walks you through the Driving Exam From Scratch Process.
Also read the original post:
For additional advice and critical video links.
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| On the road again... |
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Socrates Fan Girl
We found him all alone at an open mike many years ago.
He stood up there and he played his guitar
and he sang his songs with an impressive intensity,
but when he walked off stage shyness enveloped him.
It was a gauntlet thrown at our feat.
Shoes, Rebeqa and I just couldn't resist him.
He was like a shiny new toy.
So, adorable, so talented, so shy.
We.... had... to... press... the... button....
So later, as we sat across the room
from him and his friends at a pizza joint.
We screamed and swooned,
"Oh, it's Ahren."
"Can you believe it?"
"Is it really him!"
"Oh, I think he looked at me!"
We did it with commitment.
We did it relentlessly.
We were horrifyingly annoying.
A few months later,
Shoes tricked him into coming to Thanksgiving dinner.
We must have done something right, though,
because he didn't run away screaming
when he was greeted in a similar fashion at our home,
"Ahhhh, it's Ahren!!!!"
"He's at our house!!!"
For reasons we don't really understand,
he chose to keep hanging around,
and we feel so privilaged and lucky.
Now he has his very own awesome band
And they have released their first music video.
Although Shoes, Rebeqa and I were Ahren's first
screaming, swooning fans.
I know we wont be his last.
You can read Ahren's life blog here:
CHEESE GROMIT!!!!!
First of all, you won't give a crap about this blog
if you don't live in Korea.
However, if you do live in Korea,
Want to see something awesome?
However, if you do live in Korea,
Want to see something awesome?
CHEESE!!!!!
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| This is what I look like when I browse the website. |
That's right!
A brother and sister team
have been working hard
to make all kinds of awesome
cheeses easily available in Korea.
Although it is a pretty penny,
it's also cheese lovers dream come true.
it's also cheese lovers dream come true.
Cheat Sheet For Types of Cheese
Once again, visit
for AMAZING CHEESE!!!
Sadly, there was no cheese eaten in the making of this blog.
UPDATE: Cheese is now everywhere in Korea,
however the blog remains in remembrance of the old days.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Weight, Weight Don't Tell Me
This is UFC fighter Rashad Evans
Height: 5'11
Weight: 205 lbs
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This is UFC fighter Phil Davis
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205 lbs
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Height: 5'9"
Weight: 220 lbs
Yes, that's right.
I seriously outweigh
Light Heavyweight UFC fighters
who are 2" to 5" taller than I am.
You know what else?
That's ok.
Want to know something else?
Folks around me are fine with it as well.
Yah, even here in Korea.
In fact, many take me aside to let me know that -
even though I don't fit into the normal "stereotype"-
there's nothing wrong with it,
I am still pretty,
and I don't need to go on a diet.
(To be honest this does make me giggle.)
Sure, many of my students call me Hulk Teacher
and express surprise that a woman can be strong,
but they get used to it and they accept it.
Even better, we get to talk about it.
I'm thankful I don't fit into the norm.
I'm thankful I'm strong.
I'm thankful my kids bring it up.
Most of all, I'm thankful we get to talk
about all the ways women can be beautiful.
So, the next time someone comments on your looks.
Accept the challenge and talk about it.
Be confident in who you are and open to discussion.
What they think doesn't decide your choices,
but talking about it does give you a chance
to share a new perspective
that they might not have considered.
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| Feeling Super Phat |
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